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 Snowmobile Tours on Slopes |
8975 Cold Stream Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States +1 530 582 9090 http://www.coldstreamadventure... |
Amidst aspens and crystal clear strems, the Cold Stream Adventures offers snowmobile tours in the winter in Lake Tahoe and off-road tours in a Hummer during the warmer months. The winter tour covers around 650 sq. miles of National Forest on brand new snowmobiles for experts and beginers. Overnight lodging is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The jewel of Tahoe |
Highway 89 Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States +1 530 525 7277 |
Majestic Emerald Bay is just a small part of this beautiful and pristine State Park covering 1,830 acres of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You will find six miles of both rocky and sandy beaches on the magnificent shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Also available to visitors are picnic areas, camping and miles of hiking trails. Enjoy nature and see the beautiful variety of trees and plants that are indigenous to the Lake Tahoe area. Along with the Ponderosa and Jeffrey pines, red and white fir, cedar, junipers and cottonwood, the park is brimming with gnarled and stunted sugar pines that grow in thin granite soil. Take a stroll along the Balancing Rock nature trail and see a 130-ton rock that balances precariously on a slender stone base. This has been a favorite attraction since the late 1800s. It's a short and easy half-mile, self-guided walk that shouldn't be missed. Plan on spending the entire day, because once you get here, you won't want to leave. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Majestic beauty |
Highway 89 at Meeks Bay Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States +1 530 525 7277 |
Majestic Emerald Bay is just a small part of this beautiful and pristine State Park covering 1,830 acres of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You will find six miles of both rocky and sandy beaches on the magnificent shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Also available to visitors are picnic areas, camping and miles of hiking trails. Enjoy nature and see the beautiful variety of trees and plants that are indigenous to the Lake Tahoe area. Along with the Ponderosa and Jeffrey pines, red and white fir, cedar, junipers and cottonwood, the park is brimming with gnarled and stunted sugar pines that grow in thin granite soil. Take a stroll along the Balancing Rock nature trail and see a 130-ton rock that balances precariously on a slender stone base. This has been a favorite attraction since the late 1800s. It's a short and easy half-mile, self-guided walk that shouldn't be missed. Plan on spending the entire day, because once you get here, you won't want to leave. An entrance fee of $4 is charged per car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Family-friendly snow fun |
1 Northstar Drive (Highway 267 to Northstar Drive) Lake Tahoe, CA 96160 United States +1 800 466 6784 (Toll Free In The U. S. ) / +1 530 562 1010 http://www.skinorthstar.com |
Showing remarkable sensitivity to kids and families, Northstar-At-Tahoe offers several parent-friendly options for wintertime fun. Special classes teach parents how to teach their kids to ski. The array of snow toys is incredible, and entices adults as well as children. Just saying the word "Snowscoot" is fun- think a Razor scooter minus wheels, but it's even more fun to rent one for just USD10 an hour. The Parents' Predicament lift pass allows either parent to use it to accompany a child, great for families with multiple kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Truckee River at its best |
Highway 89 Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States +1 530 581 0123 |
Take this opportunity to see some of the most spectacular scenery the Lake Tahoe area has to offer. This self-guided tour takes about two to three hours to complete. You will meander the clear waters of the Truckee River and enjoy the huge trees along its banks. Enjoy seeing the fish and other wildlife sneaking a peek as the rafters float by their homes. It can be crowded, so if solitude is your desire, wait until after Labor Day to visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crystal clear waters |
455 North Lake Boulevard (35 miles west of Reno) Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States |
Lake Tahoe, which holds enough water to cover the state of California to a depth of 14 inches, was once named 'big water' by the Washoe Indian Tribe. This beautiful, pristine lake, nestled in the Sierra Nevada, is located on the Nevada and California border. The lake is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide and has 72 miles of shoreline. Sixty-three streams flow into the lake; but only one river, the Truckee, flows out of it. One-third of the lake lies in Nevada, and there are miles of biking, hiking and equestrian trails for your outdoor pleasure. Enjoy a multitude of beaches where you can bask in the sun or swim. Whether you come here for recreation or solitude, this breathtakingly beautiful lake will meet all your expectations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Springtime in Tahoe |
Sugar Pine Point State Park 7360 West Lake Boulevard, P.O Box 266 Lake Tahoe, CA 96142 United States +1 530 525 7232 |
The merry month of May is when Tahoe residents take a deep breath after the winter crowds have departed and before the summer hordes of tourists descend, making it a perfect month to enjoy the Sugar Pine Point Recreation Area in relative peace. The weather is warming, though still pleasantly cool, the ground is thawing, and in the meadows the first of the vivid wildflowers are springing up everywhere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebration of fall |
P.O. Box 9028, 1900 Jameson Beach Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 United States +1 530 541 1801 / +1 800 544 1801 http://www.camprich.com/ |
The fall season is the most beautiful time to come to Lake Tahoe, when the trees show off their colors and a chill is in the air. This annual festival is held in October at Camp Richardson. The kids will enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo or choosing a pumpkin from the patch. Adults can relax in the German Beer and Wine Garden and try some tasty German cuisine. You can also get in some early Christmas shopping at the many craft booths featuring homemade goodies. Live music is featured each day. Admission is free, some vendors may accept credit cards. Dates subject to change, visit website for current information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cartwright spread |
100 Ponderosa Ranch Road Lake Tahoe, NV 89451 United States +1 775 831 0691 http://www.ponderosaranch.com |
The 600-acre spread is the actual ranch where the episodes of Bonanza were filmed. Take a tour of the Cartwright ranch house and view one of the largest collections of Western memorabilia ever assembled in one location. See an old-time saloon and an actual blacksmith doing his work. Another attraction you might enjoy is the all-you-can-eat Haywagon Breakfast. Visitors ride to a wagon camp, located 1,200 feet above Lake Tahoe, to partake in a ranch breakfast. Admission: Adults USD11.50, children 5-11 USD6.50, under five years free. Haywagon Breakfast is USD13 for adults, USD8 for kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun at 8,200 feet |
Highway 89 at Squaw Creek Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96146 United States +1 530 583 6955 http://www.squaw.com/ |
The base village at this resort is at 6,200 feet and features wall climbing, an adventure center with rope courses and a giant swing hanging from a 50-foot tree. Take the tram up to high camp at 8,200 feet, and you will reach a mountain-top paradise. Ice skaters can use the outdoor Olympic Ice Pavilion overlooking Lake Tahoe. You can relax at the swimming lagoon and spa ;cable car and swim pass, including a towel and locker. Some rates are discounted at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Learn about Lake Tahoe |
Highway 89 (at Pine Street) Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States +1 530 525 7232 |
You will find this informative center in the day-use area near the Erhman Mansion. Inside peruse the displays of birds, mammals and major game fish that are indigenous to the Lake Tahoe Basin. Check out the "touchy-feely" table designed for children and others who enjoy the hands-on approach. A movie is shown continuously, teaching you about the history of the lake and the early Native American inhabitants. Admission is free, but there is a day-use charge of $5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Giddy up little horsey |
15275 Alder Creek Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96161 United States +1 530 587 9470 |
This equestrian center offers several types of group and private trail rides that will give you a fun and memorable experience. Guided trail rides are for ages seven and up. They offer a barbecue trail and wagon ride on Friday nights. You leave the ranch at 5p. for a 90-minute ride. When you arrive back at the ranch, you are taken via wagon to a picnic area where you can enjoy live guitar music and an outdoor barbecue. Dinner includes chicken, ribs, corn on the cob, beans, coleslaw, bread and watermelon. Sodas, beer and wine are included. For the kiddies age two to six, the center offers half-hour pony rides. This is a fun outing for the entire family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not your typical camp |
Squaw Valley Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96146 United States +1 800 776 2267 http://www.800procamp.com/ |
This incredible place is for the child with an adventurous spirit who does not like to slow down. The kids will splat each other during paintball battles in the dense woods, get wet while they jet ski, water-ski or wakeboard. They will get high on indoor rock climbing, parasailing, bungee jumping or in a glider. Not enough yet? Try balloon rides, kayaking, go-kart racing and more. This camp will be your child's dream come true. Review © 2007, Wcities |
